This performance version of Patagonia's tried-and-true Better Sweater Jacket, designed for the active person, combines lightweight polyester knitted fleece and supple Polartec Power Stretch fleece to create the perfect mix of lightweight warmth and motion-friendly utility.

Patagonia says:

Lightweight, warm and motion-friendly, this dynamic jacket is made from 100% polyester fleece fabric with a sweater-knit face and a cozy interior throughout the body and collar. Polartec® Power Stretch® side panels encourage movement and have a tough, jersey face for durability and a fleece backing for a skin-friendly feel.

The raglan sleeve design, with underarm gussets, allows a full range of mobility. Flat-seam construction reduces bulk and helps eliminate seam chafe. Zippered handwarmer pockets keep you organized and a zippered chest pocket is earbud-compatible. The full-front zip has a zip-through collar. Elasticized cuffs and hem seal in warmth for sunrise starts. And it's Fair Trade Certified™ sewn, which means the people who made it earned a premium for their labor.

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Patagonia's Performance Better Sweater Jacket is a performance version of Patagonia's Better Sweater clothing. Designed for the active person, it combines lightweight polyester knitted fleece and supple Polartec Power Stretch fleece to create the perfect mix of lightweight warmth and motion-friendly utility.

The body and core is made from 100% polyester fleece knitted fabric with a sweater knit face an soft cozy interior. The side panels are made from Polartec Power Stretch which is a tough, stretchy jersey face fabric with a soft fleece backing. As always Patagonia have thought about their fabrics and methods used to minimise the impact it has on people and the environment.

Feature-wise it has flat seam construction which reduces bulk, a soft stand up collar, 2 handwarmer pockets and 1 chest pocket, all lined with a soft perforated fabric for extra comfort. Overall a technical mix of lightweight warmth for an active lifestyle.